Controlling blood sugar (glucose) levels is the major goal of diabetes treatment, in order to prevent complications of the disease. Type 1 and 2 diabetes can be managed with dietary changes and exercise.

Diabetic retinopathy is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina. People with type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at risk, and there are often no symptoms in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy.

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid. With this disease, your immune system attacks the thyroid and causes it to make more thyroid hormone than your body needs.

Hemochromatosis is the most common form of iron overload disease. Too much iron in the body causes hemochromatosis. ... However, too much iron in the body leads to iron overload—a buildup of extra iron that, without treatment, can damage organs such as the liver, heart, and pancreas; endocrine glands; and joints.

Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much of a hormone called thyroxine. It can accelerate your body's metabolism and cause weight loss, sweating, irregular heartbeat and more.

Insulin therapy is often an important part of diabetes treatment. Understand the key role insulin plays in managing your blood sugar, and the goals of insulin therapy. What you learn can help you prevent diabetes complications.

An insulin can be injected by various devices to make treatment easier for patients with diabetes. Devices such as insulin pens, insulin pumps and FLASH technology are the various devices currently available.

Osteomalacia refers to a marked softening of your bones, most often caused by severe vitamin D deficiency. The softened bones of children and young adults with osteomalacia can lead to bowing during growth, especially in weight-bearing bones of the legs. Osteomalacia in older adults can lead to fractures.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that can affect everything from a woman's menstrual cycle to her ability to have children. Symptoms include thinning hair, acne and increased hair growth on the face and body.

Thyroid cancer is cancer that develops from the tissues of the thyroid gland. It is a disease in which cells grow abnormally and have the potential to spread to other parts of the body. Symptoms can include swelling or a lump in the neck.